A Little World

Love, Betrayal, and Redemption in a Victorian Village CommunityBy George Manville Fenn
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Length16h 19m

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In "A Little World," George Manville Fenn intricately weaves a tapestry of small-town life, exploring the nuances of community, innocence, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative is rich in vivid descriptions and employs a realist style, capturing the essence of Victorian society while deftly juxtaposing the simplicity of rural existence against the backdrop of the rapidly industrializing world. Fenn's mastery lies in his ability to craft memorable characters who resonate with authenticity, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives through their joys and tribulations. George Manville Fenn, an English author and journalist, emerged during the late 19th century, a period marked by swift social change and evolving literary forms. His own background in education and journalism equipped him with keen observational skills and a profound understanding of societal dynamics, which he adeptly channels into "A Little World." Fenn's experiences in diverse environments, including his travels and varied employment, inform the vivid realism and emotional depth found in his writing. Readers seeking an insightful exploration of human nature set against the backdrop of a close-knit community will find "A Little World" an enriching experience. Fenn's ability to illuminate the intricacies of everyday life ensures that this work remains relevant, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring qualities of friendship, love, and the passage of time.

Audiobook details

GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length16 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction
2Volume One—Chapter One.: Duplex Street.
3Volume One—Chapter Two.: Jared at Home.
4Volume One—Chapter Three.: Organic.
5Volume One—Chapter Four.: Jared’s Piece.
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6Volume One—Chapter Five.: Saint Runwald’s.
7Volume One—Chapter Six.: Patty’s Mistake.
8Volume One—Chapter Seven.: The Lover’s Petition.
9Volume One—Chapter Eight.: Little Pine and her Teacher.
10Volume One—Chapter Nine.: The Ninth Part of a Man.
11Volume One—Chapter Ten.: My Duty towards my Neighbour.
12Volume One—Chapter Eleven.: Homely.
13Volume One—Chapter Twelve.: Tim’s Ditty.
14Volume One—Chapter Thirteen.: Patty among Friends.
15Volume One—Chapter Fourteen.: Janet.
16Volume One—Chapter Fifteen.: Husband and Wife.
17Volume One—Chapter Sixteen.: Purkis’s Emporium.
18Volume One—Chapter Seventeen.: Mrs Nimmer’s Successor.
19Volume One—Chapter Eighteen.: Official.
20Volume One—Chapter Nineteen.: Richard’s Secret.
21Volume One—Chapter Twenty.: Startling.
22Volume One—Chapter Twenty One.: Trimming the Lamp.
23Volume One—Chapter Twenty Two.: Tim Seeks Sympathy.
24Volume One—Chapter Twenty Three.: Harry’s Employ.
25Volume One—Chapter Twenty Four.: “D. Wragg, Nat’ralist.”
26Volume One—Chapter Twenty Five.: An Encounter.
27Volume One—Chapter Twenty Six.: Good Advice.
28Volume One—Chapter Twenty Seven.: An Alarm.
29Volume One—Chapter Twenty Eight.: The Alarm Quelled.
30Volume One—Chapter Twenty Nine.
31Nurse or Doctor.
32End of Volume One.
33Volume Two—Chapter One.: The Poor-Boxes.
34Volume Two—Chapter Two.: Grit in the Wheel.
35Volume Two—Chapter Three.: Separation.
36Volume Two—Chapter Four.: Jared’s Home.
37Volume Two—Chapter Five.: Timson’s Consistency.
38Volume Two—Chapter Six.: Mrs Jared’s Management.
39Volume Two—Chapter Seven.: Between Friends.
40Volume Two—Chapter Eight.: The St Runwald’s Mystery.
41Volume Two—Chapter Nine.: The Love of Nature.
42Volume Two—Chapter Ten.: Mutterings.
43Volume Two—Chapter Eleven.: Lionel’s Check.
44Volume Two—Chapter Twelve.: D. Wragg’s Day Out.
45Volume Two—Chapter Thirteen.: Janet a Listener.
46Volume Two—Chapter Fourteen.: Brought Home.
47Volume Two—Chapter Fifteen.: Prove it.
48Volume Two—Chapter Sixteen.: A Telegram.
49Volume Two—Chapter Seventeen.: In Quest.
50Volume Two—Chapter Eighteen.: Janet’s Kindness.
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